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Ingredients
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4 turkey drumsticks (about 3 1/2 pounds)
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1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons coarsely ground peppercorn blend
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups unsalted chicken broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions
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Preheat oven to 500°F. Pat drumsticks dry; rub all over with 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange the drumsticks in an even layer in a large ovenproof skillet. Roast for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine maple syrup, sage and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl.
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Reduce oven temperature to 250°F. Remove the skillet from the oven; baste the turkey with the maple mixture. Return to the oven and roast for 1 hour, 30 minutes, basting once more with the maple mixture after 1 hour. (A thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of leg near the bone should register around 190°F.) Remove from oven and transfer the turkey to a cutting board; tent with foil and let rest for about 10 minutes. Reserve the pan with the turkey drippings.
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While the turkey rests, add flour to the turkey drippings in the pan; place over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 cup broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps; whisk in remaining broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened to a consistency that coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, whisking until the butter is melted. Slice the turkey off the bones and serve with the gravy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
259 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
7g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Serving Size 3/4 cup turkey & 3 tablespoons gravy | |
Calories 259 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 30g | 60% |
Total Fat 13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
Cholesterol 129mg | 43% |
Vitamin A 148IU | 3% |
Sodium 386mg | 17% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.